Obituaries
Beverly Reutzel
Dec 6, 2012
Beverly was born December 25, 1934, in Truman, Minnesota, the daughter of Harry and Violet (Harris) Grant and the granddaughter of Bert and Alice Harris. She was raised and educated in Truman, Minnesota, and graduated from the Truman High School. Beverly was united in marriage to her Richard Reutzel in 1953 and to this union, three children were born. Throughout...
Vernon Ernest Arthur Schultz
Nov 29, 2012
Vernon Ernest Arthur Schultz was born on March 8, 1917 to Ernest and Marie (Wiederhoeft) Schultz. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Lewisville. In 1936, Vernon joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and proudly served until 1940. He worked primarily at Flandreau State Park in New Ulm. Many structured built by the CCC boys can still be...
Leo Arvis Wiederhoeft
Nov 22, 2012
Leo Arvis Wiederhoeft was born on June 26, 1929 in Pleasant Mound Township, Blue Earth County, MN to Willhelm and Frieda (Schwartz) Wiederhoeft. He attended school at Amboy and graduated from Concordia High School in St. Paul, MN. Leo served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. On March 7, 1951 Leo was united in marriage to Enid Smith...
James Robert Dollen
Nov 17, 2012
James (Jim) Robert Dollen Sr. was born on January 24th 1948 in Fairmont MN. Jim graduated from Fairmont High School in 1966 where his passion was FFA. He also enjoyed running the family farm on the Dollen corner near Rose Lake Golf Course. In 1969 he married the love of his life, Maralee "Weber?, in his parents' home in Blue...
Virginia Mae Wohlford
Nov 1, 2012
Virginia Mae (Roney) Wohlford has been a Fairmont resident for more than 60 years. She was active in the Methodist Church, American Legion and many local activities and celebrations as a partner in the 7-up bottling company that was a promoter of Fairmont industry through the last half of the 20th century. Ginny was the smiling and gracious lady who...
George Poulson
Oct 21, 2012
George Poulson was born on March 31, 1936 in Granada, MN to Floyd and Sylvia (Dorothy) Poulson. George died on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at his home in Fairmont. George is survived by his fiancé, Trudy Poulson, Fairmont; six daughters, Pam McGillen, Kilkenny, MN, Janet Young, Monrovia, CA, Marcia Poulson, St. James, MN, NanNette Petersen, Fairmont, MN, Kija Poulson, Sherburn,...
Delores Wolle
Oct 20, 2012
Delores Ann Wiese was born on December 28, 1935, in Fairmont, Minn., to John ""Jack"" Henry and Mabel Mae (Eckmann) Wiese. She was baptized December 29, 1935, and confirmed April 10, 1949. Delores graduated from Truman High School in 1953. On April 25, 1954, Delores was united in marriage to Wilbur Lange at Zion Lutheran Church in Lewisville. Wilbur died...
Donald Anthony Arnold Kietzer
Sep 16, 2012
Donald Anthony Arnold Kietzer, 89, rural Vernon Center, MN died on Sunday, September 16, 2012 on his farm place. Donald was born on January 19, 1923 on the family farm to Louie and Minnie (Urban) Kietzer. He attended parochial school at St. John's Lutheran School-Willow Creek. Donald farmed with his dad and brother and raised sheep and other livestock. Donald...
Phyllis Kay Fisher
Aug 3, 2012
Phyllis Kay Haynes was born on July 28, 1939 in Springfield, MN to Jean H. and Nina (Gronewald) Haynes. She attended country school in South Branch Township and graduated from St. James High School in 1957. Phyl attended Mankato State College graduating in 1961. On June 9, 1962 Phyllis was united in marriage to Dick Fisher at the St. James...
Robert G. Shoen
Jul 24, 2012
Robert G. ""Bob"" Shoen was born Aug. 27, 1935, in Truman, the son of Cecil F. and Joy M. (Follet) Shoen. He was raised in rural Truman and was a 1953 graduate of Truman High School. Following service in the U.S. Army, he returned to rural Truman, where he farmed. He was married to Irene D. Sorlie on Dec. 1,...
Terry Lee Tetzloff
Jul 14, 2012
Terry Lee Tetzloff was born on November 12, 1958 in Madelia, MN to Willard and Barbara (Klutz) Tetzloff. He was baptized on November 30, 1958 at St. John's Lutheran Church-Antrim. On May 6, 1973 Terry was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Lewisville. Terry attended Truman Public School and graduated in May, 1977. He attended Mankato Vocational Technical Institute for...
Harold Henry Voelker
Jul 12, 2012
Harold Henry Voelker was born on May 29, 1926 in rural Martin County to Herman and Lena (Saxen) Voelker. He was baptized on June 6, 1926 and confirmed on May 5, 1940 both at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Truman. Archie attended parochial school at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Truman. Archie served his country during the Korean Conflict and...
Arlene Augusta Schaefer
Jul 9, 2012
Arlene Augusta Becker was born on August 30, 1923 in Northrop, MN to August and Augusta (Lueth) Becker. On September 23, 1923 Arlene was baptized at St. James Lutheran Church in Northrop. She was confirmed on March 21, 1937 at St. James Lutheran Church. She attended St. James Lutheran School in Northrop and graduated from Fairmont High School. On January...
Lillie Clarice DeBoer
Jul 1, 2012
Lillie Clarice Phelan was born on April 2, 1927 to Thomas Levi and Rebecca Louise Jane "Kate? (Mensch) Phelan in Cincinnati, Arkansas. She attended school in Cincinnati. She grew up in Arkansas and New Mexico. On August 31, 1944 Lillie was united in marriage to Warren DeBoer in Fayetteville, AR. They moved to the Fairmont, MN shortly after their marriage...
Muriel Helen Barfknecht
Jun 24, 2012
Muriel Helen (Rettmann) Barfknecht was born on November 22, 1934 to Walter and Helen (Stark) Rettmann. She attended country school, and graduated High School from Gibbon, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Donald Barfknecht on September 30, 1953. They made their homes in Gaylord and Winthrop, MN before residing in Truman since 1959. Muriel enjoyed listening and dancing to...
Edward Nicholas Zaharia
Jun 16, 2012
Edward Nicholas Zaharia was born on July 15, 1953 to Nick and Rita (Carignan) Zaharia at Grafton, ND. He attended school and graduated from Pembina High School. Following high school, he attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND. On June 15, 1972, he married Kellene Hiller and they had two children together, John and Lisa. They farmed...
Lyle Albert Greiner
Jun 15, 2012
Lyle Albert Greiner was born on March 23, 1930, on the family farm near Truman, son of Walter and Hattie (Becker) Greiner. He graduated from Truman High School on May 31, 1949. He was married to Laura L.G. Miller at Zion Lutheran Church in Lewisville on October 24, 1953. After their marriage they continued to live on the family farm...
Willard Christian Fredrich Kettner
Jun 9, 2012
Willard Christian Fredrich Kettner was born on January 20, 1921 on the family farm in Westford Township, Martin County, MN to Ernest and Ella (Petersen) Kettner. He was baptized on February 6, 1921 and confirmed on April 14, 1935 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Truman, MN by Rev. Heinaman. Willard attended Truman Public School. On October 9, 1946 Willard was...
Florence Mae Heckman
May 1, 2012
Florence Mae Burk, the daughter of George and Eldora (Way) Burk, was born on November 30, 1916 on a small ranch near Buena Vista, CO. In March of 1921 the family moved to and farmed near Lewisville, MN. Florence attended country school and graduated from Truman High School. On April 3, 1934 Florence was united in marriage to Henry "Hank?...
Curtis L. Adams
Apr 29, 2012
Curtis Lee Adams was born on December 31, 1986 in Blue Earth, MN to Robert and Emma Jannelle Adams. Curtis attended school in East Chain and graduated from Blue Earth Area High School. He moved to Vancouver, BC and worked various jobs until moving back to his home area in December of 2008. Curtis worked for Family Fun Circus and...
